The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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Helping disaster survivors recover is one of FEMA’s most visible missions, GAO reviews the results Jun 03, 2026

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Delivering disaster assistance at scale is one of FEMA’s toughest operational challenges. A GAO review looks at where the system struggles to match survivor needs after major disasters, and Chris Currie, Director in the Homeland Security and Justice team at GAO, is here to walk us through the details.

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Jun 03, 2026

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Helping disaster survivors recover is one of FEMA’s most visible missions. A new GAO review looks at how well that assistance actually lines up with what survivors need on the ground
Telehealth expanded quickly, oversight is still catching up
Two changes moving through the House would reshape how agencies buy, from who gets a shot to how fast decisions get made

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Two changes moving through the House would reshape how agencies buy, from who gets a shot to how fast decisions get made Jun 03, 2026

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The House is trying to give the “Rule of Two” more legal weight, even as it pushes agencies to move faster on acquisition. One effort tightens expectations. The other opens the system up. Former GSA administrator Emily Murphy is here to walk us through what these changes might mean for the daily work of buying for the government.

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Telehealth expanded quickly, oversight is still catching up Jun 03, 2026

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An HHS inspector general audit found that targeted system edits and clearer coding guidance could have prevented a share of improper Medicare payments tied to virtual visits. Here to talk us through what those fixes would change and how CMS is responding, is Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit Services at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, Kari Lowery.

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NIH turns to AI to handle large data sets across disconnected systems Jun 02, 2026

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The National Institutes of Health is leaning into artificial intelligence to gather insights from a vast amount of health data. And the hope is that shift will let the agency conduct research more quickly and offer new tools to support clinicians. Susan Gregurick is associate director for data science at NIH. She talked with Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman about how AI is helping to unlock insights across disconnected systems.

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FEMA begins limited hiring campaign after wave of departures Jun 02, 2026

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring again. With Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, FEMA is trying to fill hundreds of open positions. But that comes after the agency lost roughly 5,000 employees since last January. For the latest, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me.

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A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated system around it Jun 02, 2026

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Direct File had to fit into an ecosystem that includes private tax prep companies, state system and IRS capacity. Even with positive user feedback, that environment created friction that could shape what comes next. Gabriel Zucker, Fellow at the Economic Security Project, joins us to walk through a new report that details what happened with Direct File and what lessons future reformers should learn.

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Retirement changes the rules for your portfolio, but what worked while you were building savings can start to create real risk once you begin to withdraw Jun 02, 2026

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The move from saving to spending introduces a different kind of risk, where timing matters as much as returns. That shift can change outcomes quickly, especially in the early years of retirement. Certified financial planner Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors, joins me to walk through those risks and how to plan for them.

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There’s more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren’t always easy to see Jun 02, 2026

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Federal agencies have expanded their use of artificial intelligence beyond early experimentation, but maturity varies widely from one organization to another. Some have moved toward operational use, while others are still working through basic implementation. That uneven progress is shaping how much of that activity actually turns into results. Here to break down her recent findings and take a look at the future is Valerie Wirtschafter of the Brookings Institution.

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Jun 02, 2026

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Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

There’s more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren’t always easy to see
A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated system around it
Retirement changes the rules for your portfolio, what worked while you were building savings can start to create real risk once you begin drawing it down

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